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M1.8 Depth: 77.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5 km S of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 16:49:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 5 km S of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
77.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 16:49:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.94500, -151.39100
Temperature
-33.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.7 km
Intermediate
77.7 km
77.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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